How AI-powered ordering & local SEO tools are fueling strong growth

Shipley Donuts

Founded in 1936 by Lawrence Shipley Sr., Shipley has a long tradition of serving fresh, delicious “do-nuts”—including its signature glazed—that keep customers coming back .
Today, Shipley offers over 60 donut varieties, kolaches, beverages, and new flavor deals and promotions, with both in-store and online ordering, plus catering.

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The Story

Challenges

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Shipley wanted to scale up its digital revenue with more online orders and larger ticket sizes

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Shipley was underperforming in search visibility (SEO), despite being a regional leader with a dominant brand

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Shipley wanted a modern, innovative online experience that its customers would love

Solutions

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Deployed the AI Order Form – to make ordering faster and easier and suggest personalized upsells

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Added Smart Local Pages – to improve visibility in local search and drive more organic traffic directly to Shipley’s site

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Integrated these tools into Shipley’s existing online ordering system, ensuring a smooth user experience and no change to store operations

The

Results

More customers are ordering directly through Shipley’s own website. Improved customer experience & menu suggestions are increasing Average Order Value.

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Average Order SizeBaskets were +26% larger than non-AI orders on Shipley’s website

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Average Order SizeAI orders were +120% above the average across all digital channels

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Search VisibilityIncrease in keywords ranking in the Top 3

The

Takeaway

Shipley’s results show how combining smart local SEO with powerful AI-driven ordering can drive more orders at higher values. For brands seeking growth in digital orders, these tools drive growth for first-party channels while elevating the user experience.

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